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Volume 89, Number 9 Salem Senior High School May2002 Goodbye Salem ... Oi, Brasil - BY ED BUTCH This July one of Terrin was asked friendly and warm people. She hopes that she will not Salem's valedictorians will why she wanted to be an ex­ Also having to learn a new become homesick but is depart from the United change stu- language, sure that eventually she States to go on a year long dent and re­ Portuguese, will. She believes that the foreign exchange trip to plied, "I am is going to be trip will be enjoyable Palhogo, Santa Catrina, real interested an exuberat­ enough to keep her mind off Brazil. Terrin Tarilati will in other parts ing experi­ of being away from home. be Salem's only exchange of the world, ence. Hav­ Terrin explained student for this year. She is different cul­ ingto learn a by saying, "Frau Reed able to partake in this expe­ tures, lan­ new lan­ help-ed me become more rience because of the Ro- guages, and guagecan be aware of different cultures. . taty Youth fa~change Pro­ people. I also hard, but She was the first person to -gram, district6650. want to learn Terrin says, suggest being an exchange - While fo Brazil, how to be "I am a little student, and I have been in­ Terrin will be.staying with more respon­ ·nervous terested." Mr; and Mrs. Gilberto sible and de- about it, but Terrio also would Giacominf''and family, a from what like to encourage students family in the.suburbs of ~;Aff t~e~!f; /!!71>, I've heard to look into youth ex­ Santa Catrina. She will also me in the fu- from former change. It's a unique expe­ be attending -- Colegio ture." She picked Brazil exchange students, I will be rience that shows a young Carrossel (Carrousel High mainly because of its able to speak decently in person how the world School) to study. · unique culture and very about three to four months." works. --Burchfield honors BY ED BUTCH

n Su-riday, April 14 scripts, write an essay, and won at the Burchfield · O two visual art stu display their artwork for the Homestead Society meet­ dents from Miss panel of three judges. This ing on April 14. Yereb's portfolio class re­ judging took place on ceived scholarships from Thursday,.--....-...... _,..,.,,,_ ...... ,... the annual Charles E. April 11 in Burchfield Scholarship Studio 183. Committee. Scott The major­ Yuhanick received first ity of the place, Connie Cibula re­ seniors in ceived second, and Dan the art class Roberts was an alternate in applied, but case one of the two was not the final de­ planning on attending cision came school. down to the To be chosen for final two. the scholarship each appli­ The appli­ cant had to complete an ap­ cants found (Left to right) Dan Roberts, Connie Cibula, and Scott Yuhanick plication, submit tran- out who '-'------' l News 111 Rock and roll up your sleeve he annual blood drive sponsored by the National and don't donate blood if you have a game that day. She Honor Society is going to be held on May 22 in stressed the fact that the only discomfort in giving blood T the high school gym from 8:30- 2:00. The orga is the small nizer of the blood drive is Andrew Hodgson, Na­ pinch felt when tional Honor Society vice-president. Andrew's goal is to the needle is first get at least one hundred people to give blood at one pint inserted into the per person. arm. After giv­ In a kickoff assembly on May 1, all juniors and ing blood, all I seniors were released from third period and reported to donors will be the auditorium. Here students listened to Red Cross rep­ treated to juice resentative, Ms. Nancy Cox. She explained to students and cookies at the continual need of the Red Cross to maintain blood sup­ the canteen. plies. She stressed that Salem High School students are Also, free T­ the youngest blood donors in Salem, and their blood do­ shirts will be nations are very important. given. Andrew In her informative talk she explained the donor Hodgson mod­ process as well as explaining some do 'sand don 'ts of giv­ eled a shirt for ing blood. In order to be eligible to donate blood, a stu­ all students to .dent must be seventeen years of age and weigh at least see. 105 pounds. Blood cannot be given if a student has re­ At the ceived a tatoo within the year. Students must feel well the conclusion of day of the blood drive, and they cannot have taken antibi­ the assembly, otics within forty-eight hours of the donation time. She students were also listed these very important DO's: Do eat breakfast entertained by the morning of the day blood is given, and do drink extra Salem alumni who played some musical selections for all_ water a few days before giving blood. This makes it easier to enjoy. to draw the blood as veins are a bit enlarged when the body has a great deal of fluid in it. Some specific DON'Ts given were as follows: Don't chew gum prior to giving blood as it sometimes elevates body temperature, don't lift weights after giving blood for at least four to six hours,

JOURNALISM STAFF 2001- 2002 Principal- Mr. Scott Beatty Advisor- Mrs. Melanie Dye Editor-in-Chief- Ed Butch NEWS ENTERTAINMENT On May 2 the Salem High School journalism staff an Editor- Ed Butch Editor- Renee Schaefer o members of the yearbook staff attended Press Day a Miah Griffith Meagan Brown oungstown State University. While in attendance at the Chelsie Shuman event, the two staffs participated in a number of forums SPORTS and heard many speakers present their story on how they FEATURE Editor- Jon Buckoski got started in the field ofjournalism. The keynote speake Editor- Crystal Navoyosky Amanda Price was Mr. Seth Doane, a Channel 1 news anchor. At the Danielle Bair opening session three members of the journalism staf Karyna Lopez OPINION won- awards. They are the following: Teresa Huzy Editor- Sarina McElroy (third place- column writing, honorable mention- edito­ FOCUS Danielle Coontz rial), Danielle Bair (honorable mention- feature story), Editor- Glenn Peison Teresa Huzyak Sarina McElroy (honorable mention- headline writing), Todd Horning and the yearbook took third place for last years yearbook. Page2 The Quaker May 2002 News Ill Spring Fling 24 hour challenge BY AMANDA PRICE BY MIAH GRIFFITH On April 19 the most. During the dance two special needs students at local television stations (TV The Salem High School freshman class is spon­ Salem High School hosted 21 and 27) came to tape part soring a twenty-four hour challenge at Reilly Stadium from a dance for local handi­ of the dance. A local news­ noon May 18 until noon May 19. The twenty-four h~mr capped students. Project paper photographer was challenge is intended to be a fun way for .the Salem High Support members were in also present. The dance class of 2005 to raise money towards thetr prom. charge of transforming the lasted until 8 p.m., and by This challenge will consist of teams with~ limit cafeteria into a beautiful the end of the dance the stu­ of eight to twelve people for each team, and the pnce ~or ballroom. Helium filled dents were tired from all of entrance is $120 per team (Please make checks out to Miss balloons, crepe paper, and the dancing. Stewart at the Salem High address). Students are encour­ neon butterflies were hung The "Spring aged to bring items and supplies to assist in passing the all around the cafeteria. Fling" dance is a nice thing time· There are a few restrictions such as alcohol, drugs, The majority of the decora­ the special needs students of smoking and NO ONE is to leave once they have arrived tions were donated by local Salem put on for local and begun the challenge! But, everyone is welcome to flower shops and party sup­ school's special needs stu­ bring sleeping bags and supplies for the night. ply stores. Refreshments dents. The dance was re­ Some of the activities that will be available are such as cookies, chips, and ally enjoyed by all in atten­ football, volleyball, croquette, and boche, and all stude?ts pop were donated for the dance; even the staff that are welcome to bring other items and games that they thmk students as snacks. Profes­ was in attendance was hav­ will entertain and aid each other with getting through the sional pictures were also ing a good time doing the twenty-four hours. . .. available for discounted "chicken dance" and the Although these teams are not certam to part1c1- prices courtesy of Snow "hokey pokey" with the stu­ pate, the men and women of the police department, .fire Photography. dents. department and hospital have been scheduled to possibly The dance started Many thanks go be attending the challenge. Registration forms c~ be found at 6pm, and immediately out to all the flower shops, in Miss Stewart's classroom (room 165), and 1fthere are the cafeteria was filled with party supply stores, and stu­ any questions feel free to stop in and ask her or contact students dancing to music dents who helped to make Miss Stewart by calling the high school at 330-332-8905. provided by D.J.Rocks. the dance run smoothly and The DJ did a wonderful job helped the students to have of playing the songs that the an evening full of fun. students wanted to hear the Bulletin Board BY CHELSIE SHUMAN

* May 18- A.F.S. paintball outing * May 19- Spring concert 7:00 p.m. * May 20- Awards assembly 7:00 p.m. * May 21- Spanish club end-of-year party * May 24- John Callahan Banquet * May 25- Spanish club trip to Cedar Point * May 28- Senior Picnic- Salem Country Club . * May 29- Senior locker clean out; Semor exams begm periods 4 B-7, first half * May 30- Senior exams begin periods l-4A, first half; 4B-7 second half * May 31- Senior exams finish periods l-4A, second On Thursday, April 25 Jason Yeager and Ed Butch half.Graduation practice, 10:37 am received a $200.00 book grant from the Columbiana Re­ * June 1- Alumni Banquet- invitation only tired Teachers Association along with four other students * June 2- Commencement- 2:00 p.m. from around Columbiana County. The judging was based on grades, involvement in the community, and why the applicant wants to become a teacher. May2002 The Quaker Page3 Feature Ill Up Close and Personnel with Mr. Alejars BY KARYNA LOPEZ

You heard it here back to school soon after. years. The best part of be­ Alejars watches sports on first-or at least early in de­ He transferred to YSU and ing a teacher for Mr. television and during the velopment. Get it? Oh entered the teaching pro­ Alejars is the knowledge summer he plays golf. wait, I didn't ask the ques­ gram, intending to be a so­ that rewards are out there. Mrs. Alejar's love of tion yet. Guess who's cial studies teacher but He feels he is inspiring sports relays to school as having a baby? Mr. changing students in well. He coaches fresh­ Alejars and his wife to math some way, man boys' basketball, is Stacey are proudly await­ because of maybe not the assistant varsity base­ ing the arrival of their first his abili­ immedi­ ball coach, and will be child, a daughter. ties and ately, but coaching freshman foot­ Mr. Alejars was the high sometime ball next year. born on September 7 (in demand later in life. Mr. Alejars ex­ an undisclosed year) in for math The worst pects positive things from Youngstown. While teachers. part of the his upcoming years. He growing up, he was active job is the enjoys teaching and likes in numerous sports includ­ S u r e long hours meeting new freshmen ing baseball, basketball, enough, - teachers and working with them. and football. He attended M r also have His advice to students is two years of college in the Alejars lots of simple: life is very short; criminal justice program was hired "home­ don't take it for granted. at Mercyhurst College be­ as a permanent sub for work" they take home ev­ Live life to the fullest; fore deciding that his goal Mrs. Strum when she went ery day to prepare for you'll want to go back ofbeing an FBI agent was on maternity leave; he class. once these moments have unrealistic. Mr. Alejars took over her position the During his spare passed. took some time off doing next year and has been at time, which he says is roofing work but went Salem for a little over two scarce during school, Mr. Death among us: the Grim Reapers reap BY KARYNA LOPEZ

On Wednesday, May 1 terror, horror, and disbe­ were assisted by TACT, who provided pizza and pop for lief struck Salem High. Three figures with hoods, capes the victims, and the Red Cross's Buckle-Up program, who and painted faces entered the school looking for innocent were present during lunch to talk to students. Pamphlets victims. They lurked in the hallways, frightening people were given to every student outlining the dangers of drunk with a mere glance. The Grim Reapers had returned for driving and also the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt. another year. Both can be equally as The Grim Reaper deadly. usually works alone, but in The Grim Reapers these days of numbers and heartlessly claimed 120 vic­ efficiency, three are more tims, all innocent, who died practical than one. The as a result of someone else's three figures went to class­ mistake. It is hoped that rooms and pulled their vic­ juniors and seniors will re­ tims out of class, pinning alize the consequences of black ribbons on them. Stu­ their actions if they decide dents also had tombstones to drink on prom night. on their lockers; underneath Overall, the program was a their names, a name of an success, and the Grim Reap­ actual drunk driving victim ers wish to thank all students was written. who signed up, helped out The Grim Reapers or were victims. Page 4 The Quaker May2002 Feature ill Much ado about Poet's Corner makeup Featuring poems by Amanda Price BY CRYSTAL NAVOYOSKY The World Today You Captured My Heart Conveniently the day after William I have a few things I'd Shakespeare's birthday, Mrs. McCracken's English I like to say When you first kissed classes had the chance to wear seventeenth century acting About what's going on me, I knew from the costumes and in the world today start, makeup. On Drugs, violence, guns That you would be the Wednesday, and gangs guy who captures my April 24 Sean People being shot in a heart. Loutzenhiser bang My love for you, if only and Ed Butch The reasons why I don't I could explain, assisted the know where to begin But the words to males in their I guess some do it to try describe it can't be journey into to fit in named. looking like Why can't people like You captured my heart females of the us for who we are with a simple kiss, Elizabethan And not judge us by our That is something I'm era and vice race, religion or car glad I didn't miss. versa with the People used to be polite, My love for you is females becoming males. The purpose of this fun-filled kind and nice getting stronger and day was to give the students more knowledge of the time Now some are just as stronger, period, costuming, cold as ice And it will grow until it and makeup tech­ Is there a way we could can't grow any longer. niques of the go back What I'm trying to say is Shakespearean the­ To the way things were that I knew from the atre because they in the past start, were getting ready No drugs, violence, That you would be the to read guns or gangs guy who captures my Shakespeare's No one being shot in a Romeo & Juliet. bang heart. Second, People liking us for fourth, and fifth pe­ who we are riods in Mrs. McCracken's room were echoing with laugh­ Not judging us by our ter and shrieks of fun. Thanks to Mr. Viencek, Sean, and race, religion or car Ed there was plenty of makeup with which the students I have a question I'd could experiment. like to ask, The Salem Commu- r------,11m1111111..,.- Could we live the way nity Theatre also con­ they did in the past? tributed the costumes for this "Shakespearean Day." Ed Butch stated, "It was a great experience teaching the kids how to do stage makeup; the students, as well as Mrs. McCracken, Sean, and I, had a lot of fun doing it." Mrs. McCracken also commented that the "lesson worked so well because it was enjoyable and educational for the stu­ dents." May 2002 The Quaker Page 5 Feature Ill Schomer awarded National Board Certification BY DANIELLE BAIR

Recently Salem teacher, Mrs. Joan Schomer, was ever, grants are available. A large manual is distributed granted National Board Certification. I had the opportu­ and it is highly encouraged that it be read multiple times. nity to speak with Mrs. Schomer about her Mrs. Schomer attended support outstanding accomplishment. groups held at Mount Union and Young­ When assigned with the interview, stown State in order to obtain a better grasp I first found myself wondering, what exactly on everything that would be expected. A is National Board Certification? "The mis­ six-piece portfolio is a requirement for sion of the National Board is to establish NBS. The teachers have a three-to-five high and rigorous standards for what ac­ month period to complete their six pieces. complished teachers should know and be The teachers were encouraged to collabo­ able to do, to develop and operate a national rate with one another in order to "focus." voluntary system to assess and certify teach­ Mrs. Schomer was notified around ers who meet these standards, and to ad­ Thanksgiving that she had been granted vance related education reforms for the pur­ National Board Certification. Only one­ pose of improving student learning in third of those who apply achieve certifica­ American schools." This was the answer I tion. She informed me that there is a mon­ found in one of the pamphlets that Mrs. etary incentive to do it but also that it is the Schomer had supplied me with regarding NBS (National "best professional development for teachers." Mrs. Board Certification). First, she explained it takes anywhere Schomer is certified with the National Board in the area from two hundred to three hundred hours of outside work, of special education. a ton ofpatience, perseverance, and also she wouldn't rec­ Mrs. Schomer informed me that it was a difficult ommend it to anyone with a busy home life filled with and long task but that it has been well worth the effort. little ones. I'm sure that you'll agree that she is deserving of our say­ In order to begin there is a hefty filing fee; how- ing, "Congratulations and job well done."

Rock Off rewards Glen with empty box BY CRYSTAL NAVOYOSKY

Who knew that a Columbiana, West Branch, sic. Their crowd support whole afternoon and six-hour long concert could Boardman, and other sur- was incredible too-they evening. But what night be awesome? Well, when rounding cities. threw candy out to the au- would be complete without there are twelve bands and Lounging around dience, which is always a a trip out to eat with your you're good friends with the stage was our focus un- plus. However, a band friends? No, I won't digress one of them, it's bound to til a good band came up on from West Branch called into that part of the night be an exciting afternoon stage; ofcourse, we weren't The SAM won first place, because it doesn't compare and evening. My friends as enthusiastic for them as much to the dismay of to the awesome concert and from Columbiana and West we would be for Glen. But Glen's fans. But guess who second place honor Glen re­ Branch are in the band needless to say, we had fun came in second place? ceived (although they defi­ Glen, who weren't sched­ dancing and talking to other Glen, ofcourse. Core, from nitely deserved first place). uled to play until 8:00pm at punk groupies. a city I can't remember, the "High School Band The "Rock Off' won third place. These Rock Off' at St. Luke's wasn'tjust a long, fun con- three bands won money Catholic Church on South cert; it was also a contest in and, get this - an empty A venue in Boardman. On which the bands were rated box! Don't ask me why the Saturday, April 27 we ar­ on originality, crowd sup- empty box because I have rived at St. Luke's at about port, and the like. Sorry to no idea... Glen also won I :30,just to hang out before sound biased, but Glen defi- $100 because they sold the the "Rock Off' started at nitely had to be the most most concert tickets. 3:00. The other eleven original because they wrote All my friends and bands were from all of their lyrics and mu- I had a blast during this Page6 The Quaker May2002 Opinion Ill "It's a Jimi thing" or is it a Dave thing? BY TERESA HUZY AK Who would have thought that a band that had its that one would not expect to find in songs. Three-syllable beginnings in a bar in Charlottesville would one day be words do not scare Dave or his fans. playing to sold-out venues all over the country? From the On April 24, 2002, I saw the Dave Matthews first recording, "Tripping Billies," to the latest album, the Band in concert for the first time. In fact, it was my first fans of DMB are happy that they are here regardless of concert ever. Sounds pretty sheltered, I know. The en­ where they started. tire Gund Arena was filled with people. On several songs The Dave Matthews Band is composed of five the entire crowd sang with Dave. Everyone around me members. Dave Matthews, for whom the band is obvi­ was dancing to "Ants Marching" and "Jimi Thing." It ously named, is the lead singer and lead guitarist. Boyd was incredible. No Dave Matthews Band song is ever the Tinsley is the violinist. Carter Beauford is the band's same twice. Live performances allow the band to play drummer. Stefan Lessard is the bassist, playing both up­ each song any way they please. Melodies will be exag­ right bass and electric bass. Leroi Moore is the wood­ gerated, vocals will be altered, lyrics may be changed to wind member of the band playing an assortment of saxo­ suit Dave's mood. You never know what to expect at a phones and the flute. In watching the Dave Matthews DMB concert. Band perform, there is a great deal more going on than When it comes to originality and range of sound just a couple of guitars and some drums. The range of and lyrics, DMB wins hands down. In an age where mu­ sounds in their music is due to the range of musical in­ sic seems to be manufactured and sounds the same from struments and the immense talent each member brings to one band or artist to the next, DMB have set themselves the band. The fact that Dave Matthews spent a period of apart as a powerful and inventive band. The collection of his life in South Africa also contributes to the band's wide songs and lyrics to their credit is phenomenal. With their range of sounds. Each member of the band has classical first album as an independent release and minimal fan­ training in his instrument. Dave began with the piano and base, DMB has made themselves a place in the music in­ decided to pick up the guitar at age nine. Each member dustry based on pure talent. People love DMB and know also began with another musical organization or group that this is one band that has something very different to before joining the Dave Matthews Band. Several of the offer. members played with groups before they ever met the rest of the band. "We are the youth of To see Dave Matthews Band in concert was a dream come true. The absolute talent that these five men the nation" bring to the stage is overwhelming. It is obvious from the first note to the last refrain that this band does not play by BY SARINA MCELROY the rules. From five-minute intros to random break strains, After really listening to the lyrics of the song the band jams as though the audience was not there. Each "Youth of the Nation" by the band P.O.D. one can't help member brings his own unique styling to the group. The but think about what is wrong with young Americans to­ Dave Matthews Band does not use sheet music. One mem­ day. The first verse of the song is a first person perspec­ ber, usually Dave, creates a basis for a song. He brings tive of a young teen who unexpectedly gets shot during the lyrics and music to the rest of the band and plays and school. "But who knew that this day wasn't like the rest/ sings it for them. Each member then creates a part for Instead of taking a test/ l took two to the chest" is a sample himself. There is no rhyme or reason for each part. The of some of the disturbing lyrics from that first verse. The individuality of each member is allowed to shine. The song itself isn't disturbing; it is the truthful content of the band also arranges all the music themselves. The latest song that is disturbing. The fact that it is a reality that the album entitled "Everyday" was a collaboration and it is events mentioned in the song could happen is something obvious from how different it sounds. The lyrics were that should make everyone stop and think. still written by Dave, but the music was actually sheet I know that I'm not the only person who thinks music at its conception rather than a chord or melody in the way that society is today is so sad. Some of the things Dave's head. that go on in our country today are absolutely pathetic. Dave is the primary lyricist in the band. He uses Living in Salem, Ohio we are not truly exposed to all of his life and experiences to write songs with which people the corruption and killing that goes on in some cities. When can identify. Each song has a specific message and some a running tally of the most dangerous cities, based on even have political undertones. From love to the world murders per year, is kept in a country, what exactly does ending, Dave covers a multitude of subjects in his songs. that say? (I've even heard that Youngstown was within While using some cliched catch phrases to original state­ the top ten a few years ago.) What is even sadder is the ments of ideas, Dave is exceptionally talented in lyric fact that as a society we are growing to accept it. Hearing writing. Like few other artists at this time, he uses words Continued on page 8 ••. May 2002 The Quaker Page 7 Opinion Ill Youth continQed from page 7 •.• on the news that someone has been murdered in Top ten reasons why I Youngstown is no longer something some of us even think twice about. Most of the news seems to be about love Ed murders, robberies, shootings, gang violence, etc. BY TERESA HUZYAK People who live in cities like Youngstown seem to be even coarser to the murders and crimes than we are. 10. If you feel the need to People get shot right outside their front door, but that polka, Ed will polka with is just a fact of their life. How sad is that? If that hap­ you. pened in Salem all of a sudden, most people would be 9. Ed dispenses free and ran­ extremely concerned. However, a murder is almost dom hugs. nothing anymore in the major cities of this country. 8. Ed needs little reason to be Most students know of the song "Changes" really happy. by 2 Pac. It is yet another song that is filled with all of 7. Ed says, "I love me be­ the corruption and killings that go on in this country. cause I'm me!" However, much like "Youth of the Nation," it talks 6. It takes minimal effort to about how sad all of these occurrences are. But just say "Ed!" like the chorus of 2 Pac's song ... "That's the way it 5. Ed has awesome hair. is." 4. Ed loves the color orange-who doesn't?! 3. Ed has a beautiful red truck! 2. Ed has a really cute dachshund named Dizzy. The world of b-movies 1. I just do-like the Apple Jacks commercial! BY DANIELLE COONTZ Sick and tired of high budget movies with over­ rated plots? Have you had it with "terrifying" movies that Prom parade actually just put you to sleep? Want something a little BY SARINA MCELROY campier and with a lot more cheese? Let me introduce Most students are not sad to hear that the prom you to the amusing world ofb-movies or "bad movies." parade is no longer mandatory, and some students even B-movies (made famous by drive-ins and networks like wonder why it ever was in the first place. This doesn't the sci-fi channel) have been around and prominent since need to be a long drawn out article because more can be the 50's. The plots usually contain things like monsters argued against mandatory prom parade than for it. Some and aliens that are so unrealistic they've gone beyond the students feel that all prom parade has turned into is sim­ lines of scary and have become just plain senseless. Half ply a parade of social status in the school. Are you really the fun is making fun of what you're watching or watch­ proving anything to anyone by walking out on stage and ing someone else do it via Mystery Science Theater 3000 basically saying, "Look who I am going to prom with." on the sci-fi channel. Along with the social status it also seems to be a contest While some of these movies are meant to mock of who can buy the most expensive, elaborate outfit. the sometimes taken all too seriously genre of science fic­ You're wearing a dress for one night, and for some stu­ tion and horror; the truly scary thing is others are genu­ dents that is the only time they will wear it. What is the inely meant to be taken seriously. Although the special point in spending $400 for this dress? Can you not have effects are low budget and the plots are poorly constructed, as much fun in a $100 dress as you can in a $400 dress? the art designs, creativity and costumes are usually amaz­ What about those students who possibly cannot afford to ing. The creators of these movies put a passion into their buy that beautiful $400 dress? Why should they be pa­ work that isn't seen in most everything that comes out of raded out in front of an audience in a parade that seems to Hollywood. have everything to do with social status? There are also Teen slasher flicks and high priced special ef­ those who are simply terrified of being in front of an audi­ fects technology movies dominate the mainstream as far ence. Again, why make them go through that? as a good scare is concerned. Under the surface lies a Basically, why was prom parade even mandatory whole world of movies that look like they could have been in the firstplace? Sure, parents like to see their children made in your back yard, but that's what makes them so all dressed up for prom and everything ... But that is why great. In fact, many acclaimed directors have come from they take pictures at home and not force their children to backgrounds in low-budget movies such as Peter Jackson parade up on stage; the school forces them to do that. And who went on to direct the Lord ofthe Rings trilogy. after all of this has been said, is prom parade even truly If you want a good laugh and don't know where meaningful anymore? Was it ever meaningful? to look, there's a good chance that if a movie title has the word alien, monster, clown, or a word that doesn't even look like you could find it in the dictionary, ,it's going to be full of camp and entertainment. Page 8 The Quaker May2002 .Opinion Words for the day Respect:it works both BY TERESA HUZYAK ways "Do not go where the path DANIELLE COONTZ may lead, go instead where there How many times have you been told to respect is no path and leave a trail," your elders? How many of those times have you wanted Ralph Waldo Emerson directed, to know why it seems like those elders don't respect you. and Laura Smith followed. Lines of communication never seem to be clear between Laura Smith changes the quote young and old. To the older generation, we are the dis­ or picture on her locker every obedient youth and to us, they were never our age and day. Sometimes it says some­ will never understand what it's like. thing about love, sometimes Authority problems probably come with the ter­ about gossip, and sometimes ritory of being part of a disenfranchised, youthful genera­ about being an individual - tion. But how could you respect a group of people who . something she has no difficulty say we're the generation with decaying morals? We're doing. Other times it is scripture or the lyrics to a favorite the people who are going to cause the downf~ll of soci~ty. song. Sometimes she uses things that she has written her­ It's been said before and we'll probably say 1t to our kids. self. The quotes are often typed in colorful lettering or However, I doubt it's true. accompanied by a picture. Some of the messages are for Adults thought the kids were crazy when they specific people, but usually any one who reads it can ben­ grew their hair long like the Beatles. The Beatl~s wo~e efit from the words of the day. When I asked her permis­ suits on stage, but even so they were the rebels m therr sion to write about her locker, Laura had the following to time. Today we have to worry about how close to naked say, "One of the reasons I did that is Britney Spears is going to be and how many rock stars are because I can change it every day. going to lose the battle to ~rug addiction. Just rem~mber People aren't exactly the same each that in twenty years we will seem tame, and our children day." The message on her locker will think we were dorks. reflects her mood or attitude toward Teens are made out to be disrespectful, ungrate­ a different subject every day. ful and defiant, unless you look, act, and speak exactly as Creativity often manifests your elders did when they were your age. In most cases itself in interesting ways. The front though, the way they remember acting has probably s~ye.d of Laura Smith's locker is the best from the truth of how they actually acted. The pomt is way I have seen lately. Not only can that it's always focused upon that the youth don't respect she express her opinion on some­ those who have been around longer, but maybe we would thing, but she can also let people if we got the same kind of respect in return. know how she feels about a particu­ lar topic. Some ofus write and some of us paint or draw. Laura Smith uses her locker as a bulletin board to let the school know what the topic for the day is. I doubt that every one sees the different quotes and pictures every day, but it is still a unique form of self-expression. e)piDie>os e>t th(l Me>oth: "Wise men talk because they have something to say. Fools talk because they have to say something. " - Plato "What lies before us and what lies beyond us is tiny compared to what lies within us" - Oliver Wendell Holmes

May 2002 The Quaker Page 9 Focus [II Ill Opportunities with the armed forces By Glenn Peison What would you vices are something that it strong people yes, but they your hand and beat you do if someone came up to seems like more and more don't want them to be down until you're molded you and offered you fifty students are taking advan- dumb as a brick either. He into a finely tuned killing thousand G"s? I had that tage of. The marines army, showed me the possibili- machine. They take the question put to me and navy and air force have a ties of furthering your edu- skills you have and im­ personally I couldn't find lot of advantages to offer cation while you are in the prove on them while giv­ a use for that many letters. today's teens. For those of army. You can actually get ing you new skills and dis­ I was later informed by you graduating seniors, the a degree in whatever field cipline. Ifthis information some of my hipper friends friendly people at our lo- you want in less time and has intrigued you, you can that G's is actually slang cal army recruiter's office for free. The army will find out more about being for thousands of dollars. may have offered these ad- more or less pay for your an army of one at the Now, who in the world vantages to you. I think entire college education, recruiter's office next to would offer you that much that a lot of people have a and you will never step BB Rooners. money? Two months ago lot of misconceptions foot in a college. School in I thanked Ser­ in the March issue of the about the army and ma- the army is done electroni- geant Sanders for his time, focus, my esteemed col­ rines. You probably have cally. You can attend hun- closed the door, and league and myself focused received one or more dreds of colleges and even walked across the hall to on the choices seniors phone calls answering the transfer credits from col- the marines' office to talk have after they leave high phone to a tough, mascu- lege to college. Sergeant to Sergeant Clear. I felt a school. For those of you line voice who wants five Sanders pointed this out as little tension between the who actually read the fo­ minutes of your time. I a strong reason for many army and marines. When cus section that month, found out that a lot of kids of the young recruits today I went to the Marines God bless you, you know just as soon hang up not re- who join. Also, while you Sargent for my first visit, that we focused mainly on ally caring. Some people are enlisted in the army weeks prior, Sergeant the option of college. Well hear the name army and you will be receiving a Smith offered me a free college is fine, but unless simply toss the idea out of paycheck and earning drink from Heggy's. yon're the type ofkid with their heads. I unfortunately credit hours for college. Maybe if you tried hard a phat ride with twenty have to place my name on You actually get eight enough you could get a inch rims and a breakfast that list. However, I did de- credit hours just for com- pizza. The Marines, of nook, no offense to anyone cide to at least hear them pleting basic training. course, are similar to the who has a breakfast nook, out. Both the army and the Along with the army, but they also have then the route of college marines invited me down educational perks come their differences. They of­ can be an expensive one. to their office, and while I many other advantages. fer the free education and Tuition, books, and if was there I found some in- The travel is something other benefits that the you 're staying on campus, teresting facts that I was that personally interested army and all other armed room and board fees can not aware of. So I thought me the most. Driving to services do. The Marines boggle the mind. Sure to myself maybe there are Boardman back and forth like the army have a lot of maybe you can pick up a other kids that don't know can be kind of fun but then pride, honor, and commit­ scholarship here and there about this stuff. I decided again you'll never see el- ment in what they do. for a couple thousand, but to share what I found out. ephants parading on the However the marines do it's still not going to be I walked into the road - you get the idea. seem to have a little more easy. Most of us will have army recruiter's office on Sergeant Sanders has been air of pride about them. to take out student loans a bright Friday afternoon to over thirty countries Part of this may be due to that we'll be paying back and was greeted by Ser- around the world. There the fact that the Marines clear until some nice nurse geant Sanders. He sat me are other financial perks are not as easy as the Army is giving us a sponge bath. down and explained a lot that come along with the is to get into. There are other options of things and answered a army as well: cheap medi- In the army you though. Maybe if studying lot of questions. Sergeant cal care, your own special are required to stay a mini­ in a dorm and paying out Sanders first of all stressed army store where only you mum of two years, and af­ the nose doesn't exactly to me the importance of and your army buddies can ter that you can receive appeal to you, maybe roll­ education to the army. In go for dirt cheap products. something called an hon­ ing around in the mud with fact it is a requirement that As you can see the army orable discharge. This ba­ a rifle, and going to college anyone joining the army of today is very different sically means you've done for free does. must have a high school than the army of years ago. your duty, the army thanks The armed ser- diploma. The army wants It's not all put a gun in continued on pg 11 Page 10 The Quaker May 2002 Focus Ill armed forces continued from pg 10 you, and adios, unless you plan on making a permanent ROTC career out of it. In the marines an additional two years is BY TODD HORNING tacked on. If you think about it, it is the same time you would be spending in college. Basic training if you join Struggling to find a way to pay for college? the marines will be fun. On top of everything that the army does you get to do something called the cruc~~le. Looking for a few extra bucks a month? Want to make This is a seventy-two hour marathon of non-stop to1hng your parents proud? If you answered yes to any of through the elements and demonstration of skills under these questions, then the ROTC is the answer for you. extreme conditions. Now the marines aren'tjust going to The ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) take you from their office and throw you into the gas is a program that over 1000 universities and colleges pro­ chamber, they will make sure you are prepared for what vide across the country. The program consists of the stu­ lies ahead first. A program called Delayed entry prepares dent taking special military classes as electives of his or you for life as a Marine. They will work out with you on her schedule. These classes involve in-class and out-of­ various skills a few times a week with other Marine hope­ class work, which will prepare them for becoming an of­ fuls until you are seen as ready to go. Both branches of ficer. The program lasts for four years, but the first two the military have a lot to offer and I suggest if you want years are like a free trial. If you decide that you do not to fmd out more stop by, or give them a call. The toll free want to continue to serve in the branch that you chose, number to the Marines is 877-2002-7355 and the army is you may drop out with no obligation, unless you 're in 330-332-8802. the program on a four year scholarship. The ROTC also provides scholarships to stu­ Be All That You Can dents based on merit. The scholarships are mainly awarded based on your high school ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular activities, and a personal interview. The Be scholarships differ between services, but all of them of­ BY TODD HORNING fer four-year scholarships which cover full tuition, books, fees, and a monthly tax-free stipend. Three, two, and one­ year scholarships are also available. Since we are discussing the military this month Four of the military services offer the ROTC in the focus section, I thought I would ask some of the programs: senior students who are joining the military their reasons for joining and why they feel other people Army: Over 575 colleges and universities offer the Army should make the same decision as they did. ROTC. At the time of graduation, the student graduates a Second Lieutenant. The Army ROTC offers four-year Robert Dumovic (Air Force)- I want to fly, not scholarships, but there are other options, which students wimpy little planes, but high performance fighter jets. I can ask about. · want to serve my country and defend the people who live in it. I only feel that other people should make this Air Force: Around 300 colleges across country offer the choice if they want to. It would be great if everyone felt Air Force ROTC program. Students also graduate Sec­ they should serve, but it takes a special kind of person ond Lieutenant from this program. The AFROTC also to do the things we do. I can't make someone choose offers four-year scholarships, and also has options stu­ this for him or herself, but those who do will be dents can ask about. changed for the rest of their lives. Chris Cox (Army) - I wanted to join the Army because Navy/Marine Corps: Over 130 colleges and universi­ I want to travel, serve my country, get new life ties offer these programs. Students graduating from the experiences, and get money to go to college. It was a Navy ROTC graduate an Ensign and students graduating good choice for me because once I make it through from the Marine Corps ROTC graduate Second Lieuten­ basic training I can do anything. I think other people ant. The NROTC offers four-year and two year scholar­ should make the choice because of the great sense of ships. pride you feel when you swear in. Cody Webb (Na1") - I want to see the world, learn a If you are interested in more detailed informa­ trade, and get paid for it. I think it's a great opportunity tion about the ROTC programs, then I recommend visit­ for everyone to serve their country one way or the ing this site: http://www.todaysmilitary.com/ other. chart mil rote.html. They offer basic info on ROTC pro­ Steven Gagnon (Na1") - I feel it wiH better my life and grams and provide links to the separate ROTC sites. I've awlays dream of flying. I think other people should make the same chocie because it shows your love for you country. May 2002 The Quaker Page 11 Entertainment Ill Ill The fascinating lives of celebrities BY RENEE SCHAEFER * A recent episode of MTV's The * Grunge singer Layne Staley of Alice in Osbournes drew 7.8 million viewers, a Chains fame was found dead in Seattle's record for the largest audience watching a University District last month. Heroin para­ I cable series, almost equaling the numbers phernalia was found near the body, police ofMTV's music award shows. reported. As it had been lying there for two weeks, the body was so decomposed it took a full day to identify. The courts ruled that wild child ~; * Courtney Love does not have to undergo , ··· . Supermodel Elizabeth Hurley has been a psychiatric e~am as requ~sted b)'. Dave .·. :",.·.,.: * Grohl and Knst Novosehc of Nirvana ., 1 ,·; taken to court to determine the paternity of her month old baby boy. Steve Bing, fame. Yes, they are still fighting over ·~" ·· ; the rights to the band's music. former boyfriend of Hurley, is anxious to clear his name. He's gone as far as to declare that he and Hurley were never * Celebrity Boxing champ and shamed figure skater Tonya Harding pleaded inno­ in an "exclusive relationship." What's cent to drunk driving charges two days af­ the point in all this? ter putting her pickup in a ditch in Wash­ D * R&B star R. Kelly has already been in ington. Already serving a two-year proba­ tion for assaulting a former boyfriend, she the news for the surfacing of a tape of now faces a probation-violation charge that "lewd" acts between him and an under­ age girl. Now, Sparkle, a protege ofKelly, could put her in the slammer. This • girl has issues. has told an LA radio station that the girl in : the video is her niece who was fourteen I years old at the time of filming. R. Kelly Source: www.eonline.com . denies that the tape is real. Imagine that. Sum 41: Definitely NOT a casualty of society BY MEAGAN BROWN Punk rock is mak­ their album Half Hour of year for the group. Tour­ They don't put their videos ing its way through the mu­ Power wasn't given the at- ing can be very stressful on the show themselves. sic world with a powerful tention it deserved, their along with the boom of The fans do that. And that mosh-pit-like shove. Bands second try, All Killer No fame hitting them. Some just means that their music like Blink 182, Unwritten Filler is what they owe their hardcore fans are turning is pulling in the pop, rap, Law, Green Day, Sugarcult, fame to. This album has their backs on the group, rock, hip-hop and of course Jimmy Eat World, and New produced their most widely calling them frauds and sell­ the punk fans. So everyone Found Glory are starting to known singles, including outs. Why? Well, that's should be happy for them gain more attention than "Fat Lip," "In Too Deep," because ofa little TV show that their popularity is ris­ before. Blue hair, tattoos, and "Motivation." The known as TRL. The ing and yes, that IS a good and piercings are slowly guys of the band all played group's videos have been in thing! Be happy for them! taking over and proving in different bands in high heavy rotation on the count­ Ifyou happened to miss the people wrong about punk school but decided to join down recently and some show on April 24111, then I'm music. Way back in the forces in 1996. Canadians fans find that offending be­ afraid you might have to Green Day Dookie days, Deryck Whibley (Bizzy D) cause of all of the other wait awhile to see them punk got a kick-start for the handles vocals and guitar, groups that appear on TRL again. But keep you eyes 90's. Now, it's making an­ Dave Baksh (Brown like 'N Sync, Backstreet open and I'm sure they'll other appearance and hope­ Sound) also handles vocals Boys, Britney Spears and come around again. Until fully it will pick up a little and guitar, Steve Jocz others. And maybe they're· then, check out Sugarcult's more. (Stevo 32) on the drums and right. Sum 41 doesn't ex­ Bouncing Off The Walls Sum 41 didn't ex­ Cone McCaslin (Cone) on actly fit into the same cat­ and Autopilot Off's new actly burst onto the scene in the bass make up Sum 41. egory as the above artists. music for some good punk 2000, but their single They are currently on tour They've come a long way rock that you '11 like if you "Makes No Difference" with Goldfinger and Auto- to get where they are. But love Sum 41. helped get them noticed in pilot Off. you have to realize that Sum the punk scene. Although It's been a busy 41 isn't in control ofTRL. Page 12 The Quaker May2002 Entertainment Ill Guess who: lead singer match-up BY MEAGAN BROWN No band is a true band without a front-man or front-woman. The lead singer is almost always the main focus of any band, whether they like it or not. And, of course, there is always some tension between the lead singer and the band members because they aren't getting as much attention as the others. Below is a quiz. Use the clues to figure out the lead singer of each famous band. Answers appear below. 1. Everything is blurry and he can't control you. 2. He never leaves without his famous red Yankees A. Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray hat. B. Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd 3. This creep occasionally enjoys performing in drag. C. Stephen Jenkins of Third Eye Blind 4. When it's over, this person is the master ofVHl 's D. Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. Rock 'N Roll Jeopardy. E. Scott Stapp of Creed 5. This headbanger got to battle "The Scorpion King" F. Gavin Rossdale of Bush in his band's latest video. G. Sully Erna of Godsmack 6. WARNING: This guy's band will be touring with H. Mark Chavez of Adema Blink 182 this summer. I. Wayne Static of Static X 7. The chemicals between this person and Gwen J. Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots Stefani are boiling hot. K. Bizzy D. of Sum 41 8. This freak on a leash loves his veggies. L. Chester Bennington of Linkin Park 9. This person is a half-brother to number 8. M. Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day 10. Carson Daly ofTRL fame calls this guy half­ N. Jon Davis ofKoRn brother. 0. Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit 11. What if this crooner was still homeless? 12. This singer can easily be recognized by his hair - it sticks straight up. 13. He's easily recognized by his green, blue, and orange flame tattoos on both of his wrists. 14. This Christian rocker feels so alive. 15. This singer is all killer no.filler on stage. Senior class songs: can I graduate? Lyric of BY RENEE SCHAEFER Oh yes, the inevi­ is this. While graduation Sorry, can't fit the entire "I table has come: the wonder­ songs are great for when hope you dance" song in the month ing of what this year's se­ you're reminiscing at forty­ here BY MEAGAN BROWN nior class graduation song five years old, they will un­ •State the desire to remain: is going to be. While some­ doubtedly include a few of "Can't I stay an hour or two "It's kinda hard to keep times the songs are blatantly the following points: or more" Eve 6 obvious (think "Friends •Declare how you 're going There's a bunch more your head afloat when the Forever (The Graduation to be leaving: points one could add to this rain won't stop and your Song)" by Vitamin C), Examples: list, but the recurring face is soaked. But I'm other years it's not (last "No more hanging out themes are getting a tad bit alright, alright." year's "I hope you dance"). cause we're on a different old. Go with Third Eye Unwritten Law - "Elva" There are those songs that track" -Vitamin C Blind's "Graduate" which remain immortal like "I'm gonna be gone for screams "Can I graduate/ "Good Riddance (Time of good again"-Eve 6 "Here's Can I look in faces that I ypur Life)" by Green Day. to the Night" meet/ Can I get my punk )I '~I Nevertheless you can guar­ •Tell you how they wish @&! off the street/ Won't ffvl '1 ·£1 1 ·zr 3 ·11 antee that it will be over­ you had the time of your die on the vine/ I want to ;::ro1 ff6 N ·s !rL w ·9 played by June, and you life: knock it all down." Declar­ will just pull your hair out ing the desire to better your­ o-~ v·v f'£ O"Z s: ·1 "I hope you had the time of every time you hear it. Or, your life"-Green Day (haha self is so much more origi­ you could just change the imagine that) nal than dwelling on the :J~~u!s pt1~I oi sJ~M.suv station. Your pick. •Wish you the best ofluck: past. Anyway, my point May2002 The Quaker Page13 Sports 111 lll Salem sports headlines BY AMANDA PRICE

Sporting News (from 4/20-5/2)

Varsity Baseball The varsity baseball team is continuing their season with a positive attitude. With a record of3-16, the team continues to work hard and show great effort in wanting to improve their skills as individuals and as a team. The team has continued their action with games against West Branch on April 20 with scores of (3-10 lost) and ( 5- 18 lost), April 23 against Struthers (5-12 lost), Alliance on April 24 (13-16 lost), East Liverpool on April 26 (12-14 lost), Poland on April 27 (3-8 lost), and Alliance on May 1 (2-10 lost). Varsity Softball The varsity softball team is also working very hard to enhance their skills. The girls' record is 2-14. The girls competed in a tournament at United on April 20 and played against United and East Canton. The girls lost to United with a score of3-4 and be'at East Canton with a score of7-6. In regular season action, the girls are continu­ ing to struggle. They have played games against Howland on April 22 (1-9 lost), Niles on April 26 (0-3 lost), Warren Harding on April 29 (1-2 lost), Beaver Local on May 1 (0-5 lost), and Canfield on May 2 (6-20 lost). Track Both the boys' and girls' track teams are continuing to show true dedication and love for the sport. The teams hosted and competed in the Columbiana County track meet on April 23 and 24. The boys placed second out of eleven teams with 97 points, and the girls placed fourth out of eleven teams with 53 points. The boys and girls both competed in the East Palestine Relays on April 26, the boys placed 2 out of 17 teams with 62 points, and the girls placed 5 out of 16 teams with 42 points, they have also competed against Canfield on April 30. The girls lost 43-85, and the boys won 82-41. JV Boys Baseball The junior varsity baseball team has been working hard and continuing their season. They have met some tough teams along the way, but the continue to play with true dedication. JV Girls Softball The junior varsity softball team has a really rough season going. The first few of their games were canceled due to bad weather and poor conditions of the fields. The team has been practicing hard to hopefully bring home a win for the Quakers. Boys Tennis The tennis team has had a very rough season so far. Their current record is 0-5. The boys are keeping a positive attitude, however, and are continuing to practice hard to better enhance their skills. There have been double and single team wins, but no team wins. The wins in the doubles are a team of Mike Bailey and Cody Webb, and a team of Corey Welsh and Nate Mullens. Nate also recorded a win for his single match. Coach of the month varsity level. However, this is my first year as a softball coach Q: How long have you coached? A: This is my first year. Q: Where did you first start coaching? A: I first started in Salem Q: Have you ever coached any other sports? A: I have coached football. Q: Why did you begin 5oaching? A: Coaching, like teaching, has always been something that I am passionate about. Nothing else feeds my soul the way Coach Navarro- Softball coaching and teaching does. Q: What is your most memorable coaching moment? Q: When did you start coaching? A: The entire experience, thus far, as a first year softball A: I started coaching football in the autumn of 1990. coach has been memorable. The girls have been terrific and I have eight years of coaching experience at the they have a great future ahead of them. Page 14 The Quaker May2002 Sports ill Senior athletes of the month Q-How long have you played this sport? A-13 years Q-What's your most memorable moment? A-My most memorable moment would have been my junior year against East Liverpool when I leaped the fence and caught the ball. Q-Who do you admire most? Why? A-My dad and my grandpa; they are great competitors, intelli­ gent, and love sports. Q-Why do you play this sport? A-Baseball is a very mental sport and you have to be thinking on every play. I also love the excitement and intensity of the game. Q-How does it feel to be a senior leader? A- It feels great, you only get to do it once in your life, and I am enjoying it. Jason Paster- Baseball

Q-How long have you played this sport? A- I have ran track for 6 years. (7-12 grade) Q-What's your most memorable moment? A- Right now, I'd say this years County Meet. Ask me again after Districts as we head to the Regional meet (4 x 800m relay)! Q-Who do you admire most? Why? A- I admire all the upperclassmen that go out for track each year, even if they aren't good enough to run in the Invitationals with the "big boys". It adds well to the character of the team. Q-Why do you play this sport? A- I run track because its very difficult and takes a lot of self-discipline to be good, I like to make fun of Neider, track keeps me in shape for my fall sport (Marching Band), and there is a NICE bunch of freshman girls. Q-How does it feel to be a senior leader? A- Really great. We have an awesome boys track team this year and a lot of tough competition as well. There is a lot of depth which makes it what it is, a team. I will definitely remember this season for years to come. Mike McDermott- Track

Q-How long have you played this sport? A- I've been playing for two years. Q-What's your most memorable moment? A- When I hit a kid with the ball at the East Liverpool. Q-Who do you admire most? Why? A- I admire my dad, because he taught me almost everything I know. Q-Why do you play this sport? A- I play it because it is fun. Q-How does it feel to be a senior leader? A- It feels good! Cody Webb-Tennis May2002 The Quaker Page 15 Candid Quakers Ill

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